Childminder in North East Lincolnshire

Summary of outcome

All early years providers must meet the legal requirements in the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', which you can find at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2. If we find that a provider is not meeting the requirements, we can take action to ensure they put matters right.

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Summary of outcome

On 14 December 2021 we received concerns that this provider was not meeting some of these requirements.

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Summary of outcome

On 20 December 2021 we carried out an unannounced visit and found the premises to unsuitable for childcare.

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Summary of outcome

We have served a Welfare Requirements Notice (WRN). This is a legal notice that requires the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. The provider will be able to give parents further information about this. The provider is still registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

Ensure that the childminding premises, including overall floor space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose and suitable for the age of children cared for and the activities provided on the premises. This relates particularly to clutter in the hall, lounge and kitchen, the cleanliness in the kitchen and toilet and the cluttered, unusable outdoor space.. By 4 January 2022.

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Summary of outcome

We carried out a full inspection on 5 Jan 2022 and deemed the WRN to be met. The inspection report was published on 7 February 2022.

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Summary of outcome

On 7 Apr 2022 we received further concerns that this provider was not meeting some requirements. Concerns were also raised about the suitability of household members. We spoke to other agencies and carried out two unannounced visits. We found that children were playing happily and safely, or sleeping contentedly. However, we also found that records relating to safeguarding children, including an accident record, were either unclear, or unavailable.

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Summary of outcome

We issued a notice to improve. This is a notice that asks the provider to take the actions below within the timescales set out. We will monitor the notice to improve to check that the provider has complied with it at the forthcoming reinspection. The provider remains registered with Ofsted.

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Summary of outcome

Actions needed: ensure that records, particularly those relating to safeguarding children, are dated, clear and easily accessible. By 5 August 2022.

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Publication of compliance action

We aim to ensure that the welfare of children and young people is protected in the services we regulate. The Childcare Act 2006 and accompanying regulations set out our responsibilities to regulate childminders and childcare providers. This includes the enforcement powers we have in relation to those registered providers who do not comply with the requirements for registration.

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Publication of compliance action

We publish details of any actions we take, or the childminder or childcare provider takes to bring about compliance with requirements on our website for a period of five years.

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Publication of compliance action

For further information please read the Early years compliance handbook which can be found here at www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-provider-non-compliance- action-by-ofsted .

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